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Potassium is a metal that oxidizes quickly. Because of this, once it is exposed to air, its shine becomes dull quickly.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoPotassium is a metal, so it does indeed have a luster. It oxidizes quickly, so its shine will become dull shortly after exposing it to the air.
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∙ 14y agoYes, Potassium is lustrous. Meaning it is shiny.
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∙ 12y agoYes it is shiny and if you don't believe me look at one of the picture.
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What does freshly cut potassium look like?
It is shiny but starts to turn darker straight after being cut.
What is the luster of potassium?
It is an extremely soft metal that can easily be cut with a blunt knife.
What is the name of the compound with the formula KHCO3?
I believe it is Potassium Hydride. I believe it is Potassium Hydride.
What is the compound name of K3PO2?
potassium phosphite
Is cotton shiny or dull?
Shiny
Is potassium shiny on the periodic table?
Potassium is an alkali metal.It is shiny when freshly cut but quickly go dull.
Elements that are usually malleable and shiny are?
There several elements tend to be malleable and shiny. Some of them include potassium, sodium, lithium and many more.
What does freshly cut potassium look like?
It is shiny but starts to turn darker straight after being cut.
What is the purpose of potassium in shoes polish?
it's natural oils are being sipped by leather shoes, making it shiny.
What happens when you cut sodium or potassium?
When you cut the likes of sodium or potassium it leaves a shiny surface which will quickly turn dull as they react with Oxygen in the air. To prevent them reacting with any of the air, these elements are usually kept in oil.
What is the luster of potassium?
It is an extremely soft metal that can easily be cut with a blunt knife.
What happens when potassium reacts with the air?
when cut, they are all shiny like gold, but then tarnish immediately
How do you get your shoes from shiny to mirror shiny?
i can get them shiny but once i get them shiny, when I polish them they get scratched and become less shiny.
Is it shiney or shiny?
Shiny, as is bright, is shiny, NOT shiney as most mistake it for.
Before the avent of modern instruments what was the basis on which one could claim that a substance was a new element in the year 1807?
In the year 1807, the English chemistDavy passed an electrical current through a molten potassium hydroxide and isolated a bright, shiny reactive substance.He claimed the discovery of a new element, which he named potassium.
What is the first element in the fourth period?
potassium :D
Does shiny Pokemon were out?
No, the shiny Pokemon stay shiny always. If the shiny status was a hack they may lose their shiny status, esp. if they get the pokerus
